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The Omega Constellation has always used their highest chronometer rated movement, and the most sought after dial is the twelve-sided dial affectionately known as the “pie pan” dial, and here is a very handsome and rare 1960 black pie pan dial Omega Constellation watch.

It is so hard to find an original black dial, and even rarer to find a pie pan dial as many of these on the market today have their black dials repainted, however this one is all original and set with silver coloured hands, index markers and writing, really stands out on the wrist.

With a gorgeous patina to the dial, this dial has the right aged look to it that gives it that extra character and adds to the charm of a genuine vintage Omega Constellation that is over 50 years old and still looks so smart on the wrist. Regardless of being worn day or night, there is no doubt that this Omega Constellation will always stand out on the wrist and be admired by watch collectors alike.

With the addition of the date window and the centre sweep seconds an d of course the combination with the pie pan dial, this truly is one of the most handsome Omega Constellations out there.

The stainless steel case measures 34mm across plus the multi sided Omega crown and inside is the fabulous and highly reliable 24 jewelled automatic Omega calibre 561 that has been completely serviced and comes with our twelve month warranty.

Every collector should have an Omega Constellation in their collection, and this applies if you are starting a collection or adding to it, or have just been after a very beautiful vintage Omega Constellation.

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Rare 1960 black pie pan dial Omega Constellation

A brief history on the Omega Constellation:

In astronomy, the term constellation refers to a group of stars whose movement through the celestial vault is consistent and predictable. What better name could there be for a line of watches whose name became synonymous with the worldâ€™s chronometers?

The name Constellation has been closely linked with the art of creating luxurious precision watches at the highest level. Since 1952, when Omega launched the Constellation range, it has always been defined by the combination elegantly refined cases and dials with ultra-precise movements.

The symbol of this line was to be the Cupola of the Geneva Observatory, where Omega had just reset its own record for precision in 1951. Surrounded by eight stars representing its greatest chronometer achievements at the worldâ€™s observatories. This included the 1931 â€śclean sweepâ€ť at the Observatory of Geneva where Omega broke the record for precision in every category.

The progenitor of the Constellation line is without doubt the appropriately named â€śCenturyâ€ť. A limited edition self-winding chronometer wristwatch launched in 1948 to celebrate the firmâ€™s 100th anniversary. This watch, not intended for series production, was greeted with such enthusiasm that the decision was taken to create a watch with all the same qualities on an industrial scale.

The line would soon develop into a series of watches which were finished to different degrees. The Omega Constellation available in steel or gold, the Omega Constellation Deluxe only available in gold and finally the Omega Constellation Grand Luxe. This was available in gold and platinum with corresponding dial and the so-called â€śBrick linkâ€ť bracelet. The Grand Luxe model was delivered in a solid silver presentation box.

In 1958 the Omega Constellation line was further expanded with the Constellation Calendar. It was available in the three different levels of finish from standard to Grand Luxe. At the same time the Constellation was advertised as being â€śFor the man who already has a watchâ€ť. This was an allusion to the fact that a Constellation was so much more.

The form of the Constellation remained little changed until 1964 when the so-called â€śC-caseâ€ť watches were introduced. The name was a reference to the form of the case, which resembled two interlocked Cs. The change would also be incorporated in the first ladiesâ€™ Constellation, launched in 1967.

Some of the most accurate watches ever produced in series were developed for the Constellation line. These included the famous Marine Chronometer which is still the most accurate autonomous wristwatch. This is the only watch to be certified as a marine chronometer. However it wasnâ€™t a Constellation Marine chronometer that stunned the watchmaking world with a 0 error rating. It was a calibre 1021 self-winding movement destined for a Constellation that held the distinction of achieving absolute perfection when it received its certificate marked â€śEspecially good resultsâ€ť. It showed a variation of 0.00 after 15 days of testing in five positions and at varying temperatures.